Hello, I am considering attending this years Peach State Star Gaze. I have never attended before so I wanted to get some first hand advice as the website is so-so. On the site, the only registration form that is available is from 2011. The form states that the registration fee is $75 but the website states that it is $50. Does anyone know which is correct or if this year it is altogether different? Can I register at the site? Do I have to pre-register? Any penalty for not pre-registering? How is the weather in Georgia during that time of year? I plan on attending regardless but any info that I can get would be helpful. Thanks.

Anyway, I expect the registration fee will be $75 as it was in '11. No change in the camping fees is anticipated.

You CAN register at the site, but there is usually a discount for pre-registering, which is the $50 fee you saw. However, prices for '12 haven't yet been firmed up; I'm guessing there will be no change from '11.

Weather at the site is unpredictable. Highs could be in the 90°s, lows in the 40°s. It's usual to have a cloudy night or two, with rain.

If you are bringing an RV, it's recommended to arrive early to get a better choice of sites. The same if you're tent camping.

Ice is for sale on the field, and meals and drinks are also available.

Rusty, thank you for the information. Do you know when the new form will be completed so that I can pre-register? Also, if I register for 3 days but decide to stay an extra one can I pay for the extra one at the site? I look forward to seeing you and everybody else up there.

My wife, Miss Dorothy, and I are interested in attending PSSG, but are not RVers or tent campers. The website does list some motels/b&bs in the area, but it's not clear how far they (Washington) is from the site... What's the closest in the way of accomodations?

Rusty, thank you for the information. Do you know when the new form will be completed so that I can pre-register? Also, if I register for 3 days but decide to stay an extra one can I pay for the extra one at the site? I look forward to seeing you and everybody else up there.

I haven't talked to Peter Macumber about that yet, but in the past, it has appeared about 6-8 weeks before the start. Yes, you can pay "at the door" for an extra day. ____________

Be great to see you again, Unk!

Washington is closest - about 15 miles up Lundberg Road (which is a continuation north of Double Wells Rd.) Thomson is about 25 miles away. Thomson is closer than that as the crow flies, but the crow doesn't have to double back to Sharon to avoid one-lane unpaved roads.

There are only a couple of motels in Washington, but several B&Bs (most are somewhat pricey), here. There are many more in or near Thomson.

For repairs, Fareway Building Supply (in Washington), is an old, established store. Washington Hardware is right off Lundberg Road, but accepts only cash. There is a Fastenal, a Tractor Supply, and big Ace Hardware in Thomson.

I'm pretty sure I'll be going this year and it will be nice to see Sergio again(looking forward to seeing your new scope!) and to meet you Rod.

I've been there a few times and almost bought a lot in the village. My good observing buddy did buy one, but it's too far away for me to use more than once a year so I passed. It's a real nice observing spot with dark skies.